It overshadows what should be an amazing night. The first day of the Premier League season, a beautiful day. And that boy has [reported being] racially abused. It’s despicable. I can’t imagine what is going through that fan’s mind. However, it has happened. It will keep on happening. It’s a sorry state.
With the amount of campaigns we have, it’s shocking to see an incident like that. A shocking incident and rightly reported to the referee.
“It’s under investigation with the police now. The club statement made very clear how we feel about this. It’s good that we talk about it because it’s unacceptable in every football stadium, let alone at Anfield.
I spoke to him after the game and said we will try to do everything to find that person and I think they’ve already found him so that’s a good thing. Wherever we can help him, we’ll try to do so. Big credit to him when something happens like this and you can perform so well in the second half. He’s not only a great player but he’s very strong mentally.
We stand with (Semenyo) completely. These things can’t happen. So anything he needs for support, I am here for him. I can’t believe it [still happens] and. It shouldn’t happen but unfortunately it does and it is an absolute disgrace in my eyes.
Liverpool won the match but it’s Semenyo’s night. 2 goals was the perfect response to the nonsense! You have my full support and respect. Shouldn’t have had to deal with that tonight man. Dear abuser, you are no longer welcome at Anfield….
